Grants Pass, OR
Imel and Sons Hardwood Floors is based in Grants Pass, Oregon, and has recoated, refinished, repaired and installed wood floors here for more than 43 years.
Where We Work
A Flooring Contractor for the Rogue Valley, Based in Grants Pass
Hardwood recoating, refinishing, repair and installation for homes and businesses from Merlin to Ashland. Call (541) 479-7919 for a free estimate.
Towns We Serve
Your Flooring Contractor in the Rogue Valley
Imel and Sons Hardwood Floors is a family-run flooring contractor in the Rogue Valley, working from its home base in Grants Pass with more than 43 years in business. The work stretches along the Rogue River from Merlin, where Galice Road heads toward the canyon, to Ashland's historic districts near the California line, and takes in Medford and Eagle Point on the Jackson County side.
The floors change from town to town as much as the scenery does. Grants Pass and Ashland have plenty of older homes with original wood waiting under worn finish, Medford mixes early twentieth century houses with newer neighborhoods, and rural properties around Merlin and Eagle Point bring cabins, custom homes and long country driveways.
Medford, OR
Imel and Sons Hardwood Floors recoats, refinishes and installs hardwood across Medford, Oregon, from older West Medford homes to newer houses below Roxy Ann Peak.
Ashland, OR
Imel and Sons Hardwood Floors brings old Ashland floors back to life, from Railroad District houses to homes near Southern Oregon University.
Eagle Point, OR
Imel and Sons Hardwood Floors installs, repairs and recoats hardwood in Eagle Point homes, from houses near Little Butte Creek to properties out in the surrounding hills.
Merlin, OR
Imel and Sons Hardwood Floors refinishes, repairs and recoats wood floors in Merlin, from homes along Jumpoff Joe Creek to cabins off Galice Road.
Southern Oregon Hardwood Floors and the Valley Climate
The Rogue Valley sits in a rain shadow, drier than much of western Oregon, with hot summers that can reach triple digits and cool, wet winters. Most of the year's rain falls between November and March. Wood takes on moisture in the wet months and gives it back when the heat arrives, so boards here swell and shrink more than many people expect.
The wet months
November to MarchThat seasonal swing is behind a lot of the problems the crew sees: small gaps that open each summer, cupped boards near a leaky door, and finishes that wear fast in sunny rooms. Installations are planned so new wood can adjust to the house before it goes down, and refinishing and recoating are timed so the finish cures well. Long smoky stretches in late summer are another reason a sealed, well-maintained finish matters, since a tight surface is easier to clean.
A Flooring Contractor Josephine County and Jackson County Homes Trust
Josephine County
Josephine County is home base. Grants Pass, the county seat, and the communities along the Rogue to the north and west are where most of the crew's recoats and repairs happen. The hardwood floor recoating service is the one the company leads with, because it keeps a healthy floor protected for a fraction of the cost of sanding.
Jackson County
As a flooring contractor in Jackson County, Oregon, the crew also works throughout Medford, Ashland and Eagle Point, from historic refinishing projects to new installations. Every town gets the same process: a free visit, an honest recommendation, a clear quote and a walkthrough of the finished floor. Larger jobs, such as refinishing a whole downstairs or installing new floors through an addition, are planned room by room so you know which spaces are out of use and for how long. Smaller ones, like a hallway recoat or a few water stained boards, often fit into a single visit.
Older Homes, New Builds and Rural Properties
The valley's housing stock shapes what each floor needs. Downtown Grants Pass is a National Historic District with buildings from the late 1800s, Ashland has four districts on the National Register with Craftsman and Victorian homes, and West Medford holds a large area of early twentieth century houses. Floors in homes like these are often solid oak or fir with years of life left, and careful sanding, staining and blending in matched boards bring them back without losing their character.
Newer subdivisions and custom homes around Medford and Eagle Point tend to call for new installations, engineered planks over concrete, or a recoat to protect a prefinished floor before the traffic lanes wear through. Out past Merlin, cabins and country homes see more grit, sun and seasonal moisture, so repairs to warped or squeaky boards come up often. Mike Imel looks at each floor on its own terms, then recommends the least invasive work that will hold up for years.
Service Area Questions
Many nearby communities fall within the crew's normal working area even when they are not listed by name.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Call (541) 479-7919Which towns does Imel and Sons Hardwood Floors serve?
The company is based in Grants Pass and serves Grants Pass, Merlin, Medford, Ashland and Eagle Point, along with neighboring communities in Josephine County and Jackson County. If your home or business is somewhere else in the Rogue Valley, call (541) 479-7919 and ask. Many nearby communities fall within the crew's normal working area even when they are not listed by name.
Do you charge more to work outside Grants Pass?
Every job gets its own written quote after a free visit, so you know the cost before any work is scheduled. The quote reflects the size of the floor, its condition and the service it needs. Call (541) 479-7919 to arrange an estimate in your town and get a clear number based on your actual floor rather than a guess.
Does the Rogue Valley climate affect hardwood floors?
Yes. Hot, dry summers and wet winters make wood shrink and swell through the year, which can open gaps, cup boards or wear a finish faster in sunny rooms. A crew that works in this climate every day plans for it, letting new wood adjust before installation and keeping finishes sealed and maintained so the floor handles the seasonal changes well.
Can you schedule work in more than one town at once?
Yes. Customers who own a home in one town and a rental or business in another often bundle the work into one visit and one schedule. Let the team know about every property when you call, and the estimate can cover them together. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at (541) 479-7919.
Free Estimates
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From a Merlin cabin to an Ashland Craftsman, every floor gets the same careful look and an honest plan. Call Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or send a request and the team will reach out to set up a visit.
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